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The annual celebration of the Swedish National Day at the Embassy in Beijing came close to being drenched in heavy rain. But the weather cleared up towards the evening and …
1,400 turn up at Swedish National Day bash in Beijing Read More
The Swedish presence in China is currently being mapped out on a new digital platform created by the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. “The Sweden in China Map” collects Swedish …
Digital map of Swedish presence in China goes online Read More
Statement issued by Foreign Affairss Council in Luxembourg on 23 June 2014 “1.The European Union and Thailand are bound together by strong and longstanding ties, ranging from trade, tourism, investments …
EU downgrades relations, suspends cooperation with Thailand Read More
Cash, cheques, plastic, Paypal… there are already many ways to pay. And now a group of students at Lund University in Sweden have come up with a biometric payment system. …
Swedish biometric start-up lets you pay with your palm Read More
[wzslider] The Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a first-of-its-kind research institution under the leadership of the Swedish-Australian professor Staffan Kjelleberg. SCELSE aims to be a world …
Professor Staffan Kjelleberg Leads SCELSE at NTU Read More
Scandinavia as a tourist destination has experienced steady growth in the past several years among well-heeled Thai travellers who enjoy clean air, excellent food, nice locals as well as distinct …
Scandinavia welcomes record number of Thai tourists this summer Read More
Surgeons Mikael Hartman and Philip Lau have finally arrived in Stockholm, after a 20,000 km motorcycle journey that took them across 17 countries. The two professors from the National University …
Singapore-Sweden motorbike trek completed Read More
Students from the Mechai Pattana School in Buriram had the unique opportunity to learn about business as “IKEA apprentices”. Speaking about IKEA Thailand’s inaugural young apprentice program, Supharoek Wichianchot, Deputy …
IKEA Launches Summer Apprenticeship for Thai Students Read More
MASBA – the Malaysian Swedish Business Association – is going on summer break until the end of August. However, the secretariat will still be reachable and responsive to inquiries as …
MASBA activities planned for the autumn Read More
Twelve students from Malmö University , Lund University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University has recently begun a collaboration in three different areas ; Health care for the elderly , the …
Swedish and Hong Kong students working together Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi and VFS Global start introducing visa application services for visa to Sweden. Catering to the growing demand of Vietnamese travellers to Sweden and Europe, …
Improving VISA services for applicants Read More
On 14 June 2014, Thai – Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) together with a number of sponsors organised one of the biggest event of the year ‘Midsummer 2014’. As it …
Thai – SweCham Midsummer Party Read More
Former head of Swedish Trade Council in Bangkok, Håkan Nylander, has been promoted to Chief Operation Officer, DIAKRIT International LTD. DIAKRIT, a leading digital marketing solution provider, is pleased to …
Bangkok’s ex-Swedish trade counseller now Diakrit COO Read More
THE Naza Group of Companies expanded its portfolio this week with the official introduction of the Koenigsegg Automotive AB hypercar brand via the group’s new subsidiary, Naza Swedish Motors Sdn …
Sweden’s Koenigsegg supercar now in Malaysia, Indonesia Read More
[wzslider] With Madeleine Mandorff having entered as Director of MASBA (the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association) in early 2013, the association has received a boost, according to a member comment, and from …
Madeleine Mandorff – the New Director of MASBA Read More
[wzslider] A company named Nordic Bar Syndicate in connection to the recently opened mega dining and entertainment complex Ku Dé Ta in Bangkok caught our attention. Not surprisingly it turns …
Swede Teaching the Cocktail Classics at Ku Dé Ta, Bangkok Read More
The MASBA Annual General Meeting 2014, which was held on 5 June, was very well attended. The Chairman Mr. Olof Rapp, skillfully guided the audience through the procedures of the …
Annual General Meeting in MASBA well attended Read MoreAbout 200 people gathered at the Polo Club in Singapore on June 6, to celebrate the Swedish National Day. The chairman of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association Maggan Kullberg-Stampe welcomed …
Swedish National Day Celebrations in Singapore Read MoreSweden takes a lead role at the energy- and envirotech expo EnerChina, taking place in Beijing 8-11 June. Showcasing Swedish solution in cleantech, the Swedish pavilion aims at helping China face …
Swedish cleantech solutions displayed at EnerChina expo Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Thailand in conjunction with the National Day of Sweden. In the image, from left, are Peter Bjork -Executive Director, Jan …
Double Thai-Swedish Celebrations Read More
The Embassy of Sweden Section Office Yangon was officially opened on Sweden’s National Day June 6th by Sweden’s Ambassador Klas Molin and H.E U Thant Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Foreign …
Opening of the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Yangon Read More
Sweden opened its first embassy office in Burma on June 6. The two countries have had relations since 1955, but Swedish officials previously worked with their Burmese counterparts while based …
Sweden opens first embassy in Myanmar Read More
The largest group among 12,991 people who have become Swedish citizens during the last five months 2014 are from Iraq, local media reported on June 6. But Thais immigrating to …
Thais among largest immigrant groups to settle in Sweden Read More
The theme for the Swedish National Day 6 June 2014 in Hanoi is “Fire and Ice”, with Sweden symbolizing ice and Vietnam symbolizing fire. The Swedish Embassy chose this theme thinking …
National Day Celebrations at Swedish Embassy in Hanoi Read More
Sunday, June 8, the day of the pentecost-service at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, also the marked the farewell to reverend Eva Marie Jansvik and her husband, day to day church-conductor …
Reverend farewell at Seamen’s-Church in Singapore Read More
This Friday, 6 June, it’s time to celebrate the Swedish National Day at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing. Like previous years the event is expected to attract a wide …
Swedish National Day celebration at the Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Thai Embassy in Stockholm has issued a warning to Thai nationals seeking employment as berry pickers in Sweden to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous job placement agents. Would-be berry …
Thai Embassy issues warning to Sweden-bound berry pickers Read More
Photographer: Disraporn Yatprom [wzslider autoplay=”true”] Do yourself a favour: Take time out to enjoy in the currently ongoing Scandinavian Food Festival at Westin Grande Sukhumvit! ScandAsia was privileged to be …
Savor the flavors of Scandinavia Read More
The Malaysian couple found guilty of beating their children in Sweden are to be freed in July and September respectively, said Ketereh MP Tan Sri Annuar Musa. The announcement was …
Swedish child abuse couple to be released in July and September Read More
Swedish-Indonesian Workshop on innovative science for a sustainable future had a variety of subjects on the programme this week. On June 2, the University of Indonesia organized a workshop in collaboration with …
Innovative Sweden in Jakarta continues Read More
Swedish businesses introduced intelligent waste and water treatment technology to Vietnamese partners at a seminar in Hanoi on May 22. The “Swedish green technology” seminar held by Swedish Environmental Technologies …
Sweden highlights intelligent Cleantech in Vietnam Read More
Phuket Tourist Police volunteers spent two days over the weekend helping a Swedish tourist, identified as Karl Berglund, 67, find his hotel again after he checked in, went out and …
Dude, where’s my hotel? Read More
The military coup in Thailand has not had an impact on the planned delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets with supplies and support, with the Thais now in possession of …
Thailand’s coup not affecting Swedish Gripen deal Read More
Swedish artist Mikael Genberg seems set to fulfill a over-a-decade-old dream of sending a sculpture to the moon, reports the Guardian. A red house with white trim large enough for …
Swedish Artist Wants to Put a Sculpture on the Moon Read More
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct an outbound business mission in Europe next month with the hope to increase European business interests in the Philippines, …
Philippines seeks more trade, investment from Nordic countries Read More
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs today, May 29, publishes its annual human rights reports. The 2014 reports look at 41 countries in Asia and the Pacific Region. Overall, much …
Sweden maps the situation for Human Rights In SE Asia Read More
The community of Vietnamese in Sweden grouped up at the Triangeln Square in downtown Malmo in southern Sweden, to march against China’s actions. Representatives of the Communist Party of Sweden …
Vietnamese in Sweden protest against China’s ‘invasion’ Read More
The military government announced the new curfew from midnight to 00.01-04.00 late evening on May 27, and came into effect a few hours later. BTS skytrain, MRT (metro) and BRT …
Military goverment eases curfew to 00.01-04.00 Read More
By Christer Holmvall On Saturday May 24th, the second last SSS golf tournament was played. It was played at Alpine Golf and Country Club and this format was a bit …
Five birdies seal SSS Club Championship victory Read More
Alongside its global reputation as a peacemaker and generous foreign aid donor, Sweden has become a major supplier of weapons and counts a number of regimes criticized for human rights …
Peace-loving Sweden now world’s major weapons exporter Read More
Writer Henrik List’s latest novel “Solen skinner aldrig på en go-go-bar” takes place in Pattaya. Two Danish journalists are pursuing a famous, but scandal-ridden artist far away from their native …
Danish middleclass values put to the test in a tropical melting pot Read More
A Swedish Business Delegation comprising high-level representatives from twelve companies, largely based in Singapore, visited Myanmar on 18-20 May 2014. The event was organised by the Embassies of Sweden in …
Swedish Business Delegation to Myanmar Read More
Swedish ball bearings company SKF Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy. The company said the agreement builds on an existing relationship under …
SKF signs strategic partnership with Chinese wind turbine maker Read More
Scandinavians interested in following the news have a several options open, as the ICT Ministry has announced that it will not shut down the Internet. This Friday morning, the live news …
Suggested Thai news sources Read More
Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has declared a coup d’etat to prevent further loss of life and prevent escalation of potentially violent conflict, following a last-minute botched attempt to …
Thailand’s coup d’etat: Military takes over government Read More
Spotify on May 21 announced that it now has 10 million paying subscribers and more than 40 million active users in 56 markets worldwide. “We’ve had an amazing year, growing …
Spotify hits 10 million global subscribers Read More
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) is preparing an extensive investment to develop a new platform on the Phoenix architecture, which will be the base for future car models. This development …
Dogged by financing woes, NEVS halts Saab 9-3 production Read More
A 50-year-old Swedish man reportedly leaped to his death at 2am on May 21 from the third floor of the Absolute Guesthouse opposite Soi Na Nai 2 in Patong after …
Swede dies falling off Phuket guesthouse Read MoreThe European Union issued a statement on May 20 on the situation in Thailand, expressing concern over the latest developments in which 0the military has imposed martial law all over …
Martial Law in Thailand – Day 2 Read More
By Christer Holmvall On a great Saturday in late April the Blufox-Oakwood Asia golf tournament was held at Rachakram Golf outside of Bangkok. The tournament saw Bjarne Kjersner (first from …
Bjarne Kjersner clinches MVP, with two tourneys to go Read More